Mia L. Garcia and Keenan M. Jones to Present Key Marijuana Business Operation Strategies in NBI CLE

Frantz Ward Of Counsel Mia L. Garcia and Partner Keenan M. Jones will provide key insights on how to most effectively own and operate marijuana businesses in Ohio at an upcoming National Business Institute (NBI) CLE. The course, “Marijuana Business Operations in Ohio,” will take place online on Thursday, July 17, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM ET.  

In the 1:45 – 2:30 PM presentation, “Greener Pastures: Site Selection and Security,” Mia will discuss: 

• State requirements including regions and districts, prohibited facilities, and changing locations 

• Local authority including moratoriums, zoning, and permits 

• Site security including minimum security and surveillance requirements for different operations, reporting emergencies, waste disposal, and changing operations 

Keenan’s presentation, “Protecting Marijuana Trademarks and Reviewing Advertising and Marketing Considerations,” will be held from 1:00 – 1:45 PM. He will share: 

• Differences when reviewing cannabis trademarks at the federal vs. state level 

• Legal restrictions for marijuana labels 

• Strategies for registering a federal MJ trademark with the US Patent & Trademark Office 

• Legal requirements for marketing marijuana 

• How to build product lines and offer variety 

• Advertising restrictions 

Learn more and register for the event here. 

With a focus on complex regulatory frameworks, Mia advises clients on navigating the nuances of cannabis regulation, licensing, and operational issues. She represents operators in the medical and adult-use cannabis markets and in the hemp industry, supporting license acquisition, regulatory dispute resolution, zoning and municipal law, and mergers and acquisitions. 

Keenan represents businesses of all sizes in litigation matters, corporate formation, business development, and protection of intellectual property rights. Since 2017, he has focused his practice on assisting companies operating in the regulated cannabis space, including hemp, marijuana, and ancillary endeavors. 

NBI furthers legal education through their wide offering of faculty-led CLE seminars and courses. NBI offers thousands of programs each year with experienced professionals that provide state-specific content and resources to provide relevant legal instruction.